IBRAHIM FERNANDEZ

This young designer from Marcory never imagined he'd one day be working in the fashion world. With his business school background, he entered the industry somewhat by chance: the young man felt the need to remake his wardrobe, using his own fabrics in designs imagined by him. His prints, produced between Mali and Côte d'Ivoire, were to become his trademark. The designer took part in the continent's most cutting-edge fashion events to promote his talent: Afrik Fashion Show, Moreno's Fashion, and the highly prestigious Dakar Fashion Week and Glitz Fashion Week. His work was recognized with the Special Recognition Awards at the Runway Trybe in Nigeria.